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Medikal

Medikal — Ghanaian rapper who won Best Hiplife Song at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards for "Shoulder" featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Black Sherif faced his stiffest competition from the Medikal, who enjoyed a stellar night with four awards.

    Black Sherif crowned Artiste of the Year again at 2027 TGMAs
  3. Joy Online

    To secure the win, Black Sherif had to emerge victorious from a field of heavyweight contenders: Torcher by Stonebwoy After Midnight by Gyakie Disturbation II by Medikal Ready by Wendy Shay Walk With Me by Kweku Smoke Music lovers have hailed Iron Boy as a technical and emotional

    Black Sherif bags Album of the Year at 27th TGMAs as ‘Iron Boy’ reigns supreme
  4. Joy Online

    In a night defined by high-octane performances and historic wins, the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) reached a fever pitch on Saturday, May 9, as Medikal’s hit single ‘Shoulder’ was crowned the Best Hiplife Song of the Year.

    Medikal wins Best Hiplife Song at 27th TGMAs with hit single ‘Shoulder’
  5. Joy Online

    Kuami Eugene also praised several Ghanaian artistes for their craft, highlighting Medikal, Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, and Stonebwoy for their consistency and talent.

    It’s possible to earn $100,000 monthly in music – Kuami Eugene
  6. Joy Online

    Of course I would love for Medikal too because he put in a lot of work. But it will be beautiful [if Wendy wins].

    It will be a beautiful story if Wendy Shay wins TGMA Artiste of the Year – Reggie Rockstone
  7. April 2026
  8. Joy Online

    This year, it is a tight three horse race between Medikal, Wendy Shay, and Black Sherif.

    27th TGMA: Hits, heat and hard truths
  9. Joy Online

    The brand’s portfolio also extends to some of the giants in Ghana’s music industry, including Samini, Medikal, and Shatta Wale.

    Sam Creatives gains ground as a rising name in Ghana and African fashion
Culture

WatsUp On Campus expands to 15 universities across Ghana and Africa

The News

WatsUp TV is expanding its WatsUp On Campus tertiary activation project to visit 15 universities and tertiary institutions across Ghana and beyond in 2026, following successful editions at UPSA and RMU that featured top Ghanaian music artists. The initiative aims to create a Pan-African youth platform celebrating talent, culture, and student engagement.

5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. WatsUp On Campus expands to 15 universities across Ghana and Africa

    WatsUp TV is expanding its WatsUp On Campus tertiary activation project to visit 15 universities and tertiary institutions across Ghana and beyond in 2026, following successful editions at UPSA and RMU that featured top Ghanaian music artists. The initiative aims to create a Pan-African youth platform celebrating talent, culture, and student engagement.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Medikal, Kelvyn Boy headline RMU SRC Week campus concert

    WatsUp On Campus 2026 took place at Regional Maritime University Parade Grounds, featuring performances from Medikal, Kelvyn Boy, DJ Raya, and other artists for the RMU SRC Week Artistes' Night.

    2 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 1 June

  1. Medikal, Kelvyn Boy headline WatsUp On Campus at RMU

    The 2026 edition of WatsUp On Campus took place at Regional Maritime University's Parade Grounds as part of the RMU SRC Week Artistes' Night, featuring performances from Medikal, Kelvyn Boy, DJ Raya, and other artists to hundreds of students and music lovers.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Medikal claims place among world's greatest rappers

    Ghanaian rapper Medikal stated on X that he ranks among the world's greatest rappers, alongside Lil Wayne and Drake. The post generated mixed reactions from followers, with critics questioning his ranking and citing other rappers as superior.

    18 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 14 May

  1. TGMA 27 awards ceremony showcases Ghana's music industry glamour

    The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, delivered glamour, music, fashion and performances. The red carpet theme "A Touch of Glitter" saw attendees in sequins, velvet, feathers, metallic suits and reflective outfits that prompted widespread social media commentary.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Lali x Lola win Telecel Music for Good Award at TGMA

    Ghanaian afro-fusion duo Lali x Lola won the Telecel Music for Good Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for their #CroxItOut campaign, which raises breast cancer awareness in schools across Ghana through music and mentorship. The award includes a cash prize to support the winning artist's social impact initiative.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Telecel marks 15 years as TGMA headline sponsor

    Telecel celebrated its 15-year tenure as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards at the 27th edition, where Black Sherif won Artiste of the Year, Medikal's "Shoulder" won Most Popular Song, and Daddy Lumba received a lifetime achievement honour. The partnership, which began under Vodafone in 2011 and continued through Telecel's 2024 rebrand, has expanded TGMA into regional concerts, schools initiatives, and contributed to Ghana's creative arts sector growth.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Sherif donates TGMA Album prize to emerging rappers

    Reigning Artiste of the Year Black Sherif has dedicated his Album of the Year prize at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards to supporting fast-rising rap artistes Arathejay and Gonaboy, donating the GH¢100,000 cash award to Arathejay and giving the album listening session package to Gonaboy.

    11 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Black Sherif wins 2026 TGMA Artiste of the Year award

    Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, also winning Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Hip-Hop Song of the Year, and Best Afropop Song. The award recognised his strong run over the past year, driven largely by the success of his album Iron Boy, marking his second Artist of the Year title at the TGMAs after winning in 2023.

    11 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  4. Medikal wins Best Hiplife Song at 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards

    Medikal's hit single 'Shoulder', featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, was crowned Best Hiplife Song at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on May 9, winning over competitors including Sarkodie, Ko-jo Cue, Kojo Blak, and Kwesi Amewuga.

    11 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Sunday 10 May

  1. Black Sherif wins Artiste of Year award at 2027 TGMAs

    Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on 9 May 2026, marking his second time winning the industry's highest honour. The 24-year-old won five awards total, including Album/EP of the Year for Iron Boy, and outpaced competitors including Medikal, Stonebwoy, and Sarkodie.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Black Sherif wins Album of the Year at 27th TGMAs

    Black Sherif has won Album/EP of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for his album Iron Boy, released in April 2025. The award recognized the project's cohesion, production quality, and artistic depth in a competitive field of heavyweight contenders.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 9 May

  1. Medikal wins Best Hiplife Song at 27th TGMAs

    Medikal's "Shoulder," featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, won Best Hiplife Song at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on May 9, beating out entries from Ko-jo Cue, Kojo Blak, Sarkodie, and Kwesi Amewuga.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ghanaian artistes can earn $100,000 monthly, says Kuami Eugene

    Musician Kuami Eugene says artistes in Ghana can earn as much as $100,000 monthly from music if they strategically diversify income sources through naming rights, performances, endorsements, streaming, and other opportunities within the entertainment ecosystem.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 3 May

  1. Reggie Rockstone backs Wendy Shay for TGMA Artiste of the Year

    Hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone has endorsed Wendy Shay's bid for the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards' Artiste of the Year award, saying it would be "a beautiful story" if she won, though he acknowledged other nominees like Medikal are also deserving.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. 27th Ghana Music Awards navigates venue downsizing amid industry scrutiny

    The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, regarded as Ghana's most prestigious music honour, faces logistical challenges this year after being moved from its traditional Grand Arena home due to AICC premises issues, resulting in the smallest venue the event has used in years and prompting late-stage public concerns from organisers.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Sam Creatives builds reputation in Ghanaian and African fashion

    Sam Creatives is establishing itself as a styling brand that works with musicians including Samini, Medikal, and Shatta Wale, as well as business leaders, focusing on refined styling rooted in African identity and modern fashion.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

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